Chapter 3

"What?!" Luna Monica raised her brows, her hand stuck in the air. She looked between Cassie and Ethan, with no more words forming in her mouth.

"What do you mean, Ethan?" She released her hand and dropped it looking at her son as if she was helpless.

"You heard me, mom! I can't believe you did this to her." By this time, Cassie was starting to choke on the food. Ethan carried her and took her to his room while Luna Monica only stared into the air with a dazed expression.

Meanwhile, Ethan was able to clean her up and change her clothes. He bathed her and dumped her cloth into the bin then wore her a white shirt.

He gently laid her on the white bed and kissed her forehead. He sat beside her staring at her innocent face, her pinkish and soft lips went into each other. Ethan gently caress her face and kissed her lips. He was so in love with her.

"I should have arrived sooner. I shouldn't have gone to the stupid meeting and come over for you knowing well she was going to arrive today," he said with a sad expression.

"She has to accept you no matter what!" he said with a determined look.

A few Hours Later,

Cassie woke up on Ethan’s chest, she was surprised to find herself beside Ethan with her head on his chest. She looked around until she gathered her memories. After she remembered, she sat up in fear and looked at the door.

Ethan felt her body moving and hitting him unconsciously so he woke up. He sat up quickly and took her body into his, although she fought him, he didn’t back out. He hugged her until she was calm again.

"You’re safe with me," he whispered into her ears. She held onto his shirt and gently sobbed while he pats her back and stroked her hair.

Just then, the door flung open. Two guards came in and Luna Monica walked in. Cassie quickly disengaged from Ethan but he pulled her back. Cassie’s heart began to beat faster as her body shook in sync. It felt like the floor should open up and swallow up, she didn’t know what to expect from Luna Monica. She knew, she just didn’t know what punishment she would receive this time. Aside from that, she was scared Ethan would deny her this time. Even her wolf, Irene was overly scared.

Ethan faced his mom with a craggy face about to say all the mean words in his belly when Luna Monica walked to Cassie with a smile. Cassie thought Luna Monica was coming to drag her away from Ethan forcefully so she hid her face into Ethan’s body in fear.

"I’m sorry I treated you in that manner, you must have been so scared." Luna Monica sounded in a dulcet voice which surprised both Cassie and Ethan. She gently removed her head from Ethan and looked at Luna Monica, the way she even smiled scared the hell out of Cassie. Just like Ethan, she rarely smiled and she was always looking hostile and craggy.

"I accept you, Cassie." Came the harmonious sound from Luna Monica’s mouth.

Cassie was more than shocked, she looked at Ethan who smiled at her.

"Thank you, mom," he said and rubbed Cassie’s body.

Luna Monica stood up and turned to the men.

"This is my daughter-in-law and the future Luna of Ocean moon pack so you should accord her with respect just like me," she said and they all nodded.

Then she faced Cassie, "why don’t you rest, your food will be ready soon." With this, she walked out. Cassie looked at her retracting figure until she was out of sight, it was as though she was dreaming, she kept pinching herself until Ethan turned her to himself.

"What were you scared of again?" He looked into her eyes with a charming smile that made her blush. It turned out she was scared for nothing.

For the rest of the days, Cassie was treated like a queen in the house. Everyone respected her and even the ones who bullied her had no option but to respect and adorn her.

"I can’t believe she is suddenly the lucky woman." Evon couldn’t keep the thought to herself as she prepared the crunchy chicken Cassie had requested earlier.

"I know right? You know, if we had just kept to ourselves and not manipulated her cooking, Sir Ethan wouldn't have defended her and she wouldn't be the madam of the house. Right now, Evon, I think I am going to switch sides." Evelyn dipped the chicken into the egg and the bread crumbs before letting it fry in the hot oil. Evon said nothing.

Meanwhile, Rose listened to everything they said. Of course, she knew Cassie could never cook that bad but she didn't think Evon and Evelyn were capable of implicating her.

"I heard all you said!" She said, she stood like a soldier behind them. The duo flinched and turned back gently.

"Please... Grandma Rose." They begged.

"You should apologize to Cassie and not me unless you will face sir Ethan and Luna Monica!" she said. The duo nodded frantically.

Once they were done with frying the chicken, they dished it and took it to Cassie. While she was eating, they fell on their knees and apologized.

Because Cassie was too gentle, she forgave them and accepted their friendship request.

Ethan was in his office when Executive Assistant David came in and informed him about his meeting with his mother. He nodded his head and walked to his mom’s office.

Since she accepted Cassie, he had loved her better and answers her at once whenever she wanted to see him.

"Yes, mom." He walked into her office and sat in front of her. She was busy signing some expansion requests.

"I have something important to tell you and you have to do it." Her face was still on the files.

"Okay, tell me." His face was expressionless.

Monica raised her head to him and moved closer to the table - closer to him.

A few Minutes Later;

"I can't do it, mom. You know I can't so why are you asking me to? What about Cassie?" He raised his brows while Luna Monica shook her head.